High intensity? Low intensity? High volume? High frequency? Which training style is best for natural lifters looking to put on as muscle as possible? And which element is the most important in a training program? This topic remains to be one of the hottest topics in the fitness realm. And, rightfully so. Even some of […]
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If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me what I think of a certain supplement, I would be rich as f*ck. I would be living like a king in a mansion in California. Let me put my dreams and aspirations aside. The supplements industry is one of the biggest industries in the
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In part 1 one of this mini-carb-series, I busted some myths surrounding the effect of carbs on body composition. I also covered how consuming carbs doesn’t automatically turn you into a fat slob. And, of course, the main myth of how consuming less carbs yields superior fat loss was covered in detail and busted. In
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Every few years, a new dietary fad hits the fitness scene. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for people to start following such trends. Shortly after, people start glorifying those new dietary fads as if they are the end all be all to nutrition programs. Not so fast! The most recent dietary fad to hit the market was the
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Training and nutrition sciences have advanced significantly compared to a few decades ago. Fortunately, the past few years have also witnessed the rise of many respectable fitness figures that have one goal in mind: to approach strength training and nutrition with evidence-based perspectives. Because of those two reasons, many myths were debunked. However, there are still many
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Most fitness figures, experts, and enthusiasts could be categorized into two crowds: 1) The clean eating crowd. 2) The “fuck it” IIFYM-type of crowd. Generally, the subject of ‘clean’ vs. ‘dirty’ eating has been covered by a lot of experts already. Some believe in both concepts, and some despise both terms entirely. In my modest
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Cheat meals!!! “Look at that massive cheesecake! How does he stay lean while eating like that?” “Fries, pizza, and ice cream while staying? He must be genetically gifted.” “This guy stays shredded year-round while eating junk. He must have a fast metabolism.” We’ve all had similar thoughts. Thanks to social media, especially Instagram, many bodybuilders
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“Too much of anything is bad.” This popular adage applies to almost everything in life. And quite frankly, vitamins and antioxidants are no exception. Thanks to mainstream media and certain figures, vitamins and antioxidants supplementation has increased significantly over the past 2 decades. While vitamins and antioxidants play a key role in maintaining optimal health,
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